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Octorara High School. 9th Grade Technology Education. Woodworking – Mr. Mills Metal/Power – Mr. Barto Ag Construction – Mr. Wasco Graphics – Mr. Lauletta Drafting – Mr. Lefever. Tech Ed Format. Nine weeks per class. Select four of the five class possibilities. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Octorara
High School
9th Grade Technology Education
Woodworking – Mr. Mills
Metal/Power – Mr. Barto
Ag Construction – Mr. Wasco
Graphics – Mr. Lauletta
Drafting – Mr. Lefever
Tech Ed Format
Nine weeks per class. Select four of the five class possibilities. Hands on project oriented activities. Afternoon classes so students can be
physically active. Class selections are based on grades of
the previous marking period as an incentive.
Why Technology Education?
Assists students in career development. Promote a positive self image. Encourage students to learn how to work
with their peers. Promote pride in their work. Promote a safe working environment. Encourage problem solving.
English Courses *Course Selection based on PSSA scores, Teacher Recommendations, and
Post Secondary Student Goals*
• 9th Grade:
Honors, Academic, Applied
• 10th Grade:
Honors, Academic, Applied
• 11th Grade:
Honors, Academic, Applied
• 12th Grade:
AP, Academic, Applied
English Faculty
(Cugini) BA in English; MS in Library Science(Bankert) BA in English; MA in English
(George) BA in English
(Taylor) BA in Literature; BSED in English
(Watson) BA in English; MA in English
(Imms) BA in Journalism; MA in Education
(Heller) BA in Communication and Rhetoric; MEd
(Souders) BS in English/Secondary Ed; MEd
(Mundy) BS in Education; MA in English; MA in Theology
Electives and Extracurricular Activities
Electives
Public Speaking (9, 10, 11, 12)
Journalism (9, 10, 11, 12)
Yearbook (10, 11, 12)
SAT Critical Reading (10, 11)
SAT Grammar/Vocabulary (10, 11)
Drama (9, 10, 11, 12)
Philosophy (12)
Extras
Yearbook Club (Taylor)
Newspaper Club (Watson)
Debate Team (Bankert)
Book Club (Cugini)
Academic Team (Bankert)
AP Great Book Symposiums (Mundy)
Mathematics
Your path to a great future…
Your path starts here…
Fundamentals of Algebra A (then B), orAlgebra 1, orAlgebra 2
Why algebra…??
Next step after arithmetic… using the rules of arithmetic to manipulate terms
Interpret and display information in the form of graphs and data
Problem solving– applying the strategies to applications
2 25( 2 3) 3 5 4x x x x
What next..?
Geometry
Applied math topics
Trigonometry
Calculus
Course Sequence
9th 10th 11th 12th
Fundamentals of
Algebra A
Fundamentals of Algebra B
Fundamentals of Geometry
Logic or Algebra 2
Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Trig or Stats
Algebra 2 Geometry Trig or Statistics Statistics or Calculus
Honors Algebra 2
HonorsGeometry Honors Trig
Calculus orAP Calculus
And then...?
mechanical trades
medicine
lawagriculture
animal science
graphic design
construction
Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical education Physical education establishes a foundation of establishes a foundation of life-long fitness through life-long fitness through knowledge and practice. knowledge and practice.
Students are instructed on Students are instructed on the 5 components of the 5 components of Physical Fitness: Flexibility, Physical Fitness: Flexibility, Muscular Strength, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, and Body Composition.and Body Composition.
The emphasis for activities The emphasis for activities is life-long fitness.is life-long fitness.
• Weight training and yoga are two activities which help improve physical fitness.
•Ping Pong, Archery, and Volleyball are examples of lifetime sports the students will participate in.
• Students will enjoy a variety of team sports including Soccer, Floor Hockey, and Handball.
ConclusionConclusion
The goal of the health and physical The goal of the health and physical education department is to empower education department is to empower our students with the skills necessary our students with the skills necessary to be healthy and fit throughout life.to be healthy and fit throughout life.
Special Education DepartmentSpecial Education Department
• The Special Education department offers a full range of services and support for students with learning and emotion disabilities– Math– Reading– Writing– Interpersonal Relationships
• 8th grade and high school teachers work together to create an individualized education program for each student as they transition to the high school.
Department HighlightsDepartment Highlights
• Nine teachers in the department– 8 learning support– 1 emotional support
• Six masters degrees• Two members currently enrolled in
masters programs• Members of the department are also
certified to teach reading, math, and social studies.
Social Studies Faculty– Mr. Butch, BA– Mr. Chippendale, BS, MBA,
MEd– Mr. Conaghan, BA, MEd– Mr. King, BA– Ms. Pulaski, BA– Ms. Sherman, BA– Mr. Udell, BA, BS, MA
Social Studies Proposed Course Sequences
Econ or Psyc
Am. Govt
USHistory
Global Studies
Academic Government and
Politics
Academic US History
Academic World Cultures
Academic World History
AP Government and Politics
AP US HistoryAP European History
Honors World History
12th11th10th9th
Current Electives
•Psychology (11th or 12th)
•Economics (11th or 12th)•Philosophy (12th)
Three years required
Four years recommended for students planning on attending a 4-year college or university
Department Highlights
Academic Notes• All members have been
trained at AP seminars in using AP teaching techniques
• Four in Master’s Programs
• One member is finishing his Doctorate and has published two books
• Two members have professionally scored national exams.
Other Involvement• Student Council Advisory
(Butch)• Football Coaches (King and
Conaghan)• Track Coach (Conaghan)• Gifted Program (Chippendale)• National Honor Society (Udell
and Sherman)• Model UN (Chippendale)• Senior Class Advisor and
Graduation Coordinator (Udell)
Social Studies College Credits Earned in 2007
213 College Credits in Social Studies Last Year– 13 sophomores earned 6 credits each in AP European History– 9 juniors earned 6 credits each in AP US History– 27 juniors/seniors earned 3 credits each in AP Government
Seniors Graduated with a total of 147 College Credits– 6 students with 15 credits each– 2 students with 9 credits each– 13 students with 3 credits each
Octorara Science Octorara Science
Freshmen Science Experience Freshmen Science Experience
All Freshmen will: Take Biology as All Freshmen will: Take Biology as FreshmenFreshmen
Honors Biology students will usually take Honors Biology students will usually take Chemistry as SophomoresChemistry as SophomoresPhysics or Earth Science as Juniors Physics or Earth Science as Juniors
Non Honors Students will usually take Non Honors Students will usually take Exploring Science as SophomoresExploring Science as SophomoresChemistry, Physics or Earth Science as Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science as
Juniors Juniors
Upper Classman Science Upper Classman Science Opportunity Opportunity OAHS offers 4 AP science coursesOAHS offers 4 AP science coursesOAHS also offers forensic sciences, OAHS also offers forensic sciences,
environmental science, anatomy, environmental science, anatomy, environmental issues, & Plant and Animal environmental issues, & Plant and Animal sciences.sciences.
Advanced Placement Participation has Advanced Placement Participation has increased by more than 200% over the increased by more than 200% over the last 4 years and average scores have last 4 years and average scores have improved by almost 2 points over that improved by almost 2 points over that span.span.
Art
• 1.0 Credit Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12
• Information about INTRO TO ART• Likes Art, but do not plan to go on• Hard worker both in and out of the classroom• Overview of what art has to offer• Homework/report• Art History based projects
INTRO TO ART
ART 1• 1.0 Credit Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12
• Information about ART 1• Needs a “C” or better in 8th grade art or intro to Art with
signature from teacher• Draws in sketchbook on a regular basis• Weekly out of class projects and reports• In-depth study in drawing and painting• Hard worker both in and out of the classroom• Plans on taking multiple years of art
• Please see Ms. Hudock if you can not get into this class but are serious about art
CERAMICS
• 0.5 Credit Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12
• Information about CERAMICS• Needs a “C” or better in 8th grade art or High School Art
class with signature from teacher
• Needs to be able to attend help classes several times a marking period
• Good with 3D modeling
• Upperclassmen get first priority
ATTENTION
• Ceramics 1 is now available for 9th graders
• Need permission slip signed from teacher to take Ceramics in high school
• There is a $15 fee to take this class
CAREERS IN ART
• Cinematographer• Architect• TV director• Director• Design engineer• Jewelry Designer
• And many, many more
Business Education Business Education DepartmentDepartment
Stacey GrahamBachelor of Science AccountingMasters of Business AdministrationTeaching Certification from Shippensburg University
Amber KarpathiosBachelor of Science Business and Office Information SystemsMasters in Career and Technical Education
Andrew NapolitanoBachelor of Arts PhilosophyMasters of Business ManagementTeaching Certification from Gwynedd-Mercy College
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Who Should Take Who Should Take Business CoursesBusiness Courses
• Any student going to work after high school – Any student going to work after high school – Our Our courses prepare you for jobs right out of high schoolcourses prepare you for jobs right out of high school..
• Any student going to college after high school – Any student going to college after high school – Our Our courses may count as college credits.courses may count as college credits.
• Any student going to college as a business major after Any student going to college as a business major after high school – high school – Our courses are part of the college Our courses are part of the college curriculumcurriculum..
• Any student considering starting their own business Any student considering starting their own business after high school – after high school – Our courses prepare you to start Our courses prepare you to start your own businessyour own business..
Current Course OfferingsCurrent Course Offerings• Career Pathways Career Pathways • Accounting I Accounting I & II& II• Introduction to Business (Freshman only) Introduction to Business (Freshman only) • Personal Computer Applications IPersonal Computer Applications I & II & II• Sports Entertainment Marketing and Sports Entertainment Marketing and
ManagementManagement• Financial Accounting III (DCCC Course)Financial Accounting III (DCCC Course)• Business ManagementBusiness Management• Business Documentation Business Documentation • Web Site Management I & IIWeb Site Management I & II
Courses designated in Red are offered to Freshman
Family Consumer and Sciences
Virginia HartsfieldBS Family and Consumer Sciences
Kay MinshallBS Human ResourcesMasters of Educational Leadership
Certification in Consumer Sciences
Current Course OfferingsF.A.C.S. I
Food and Nutrition
Cooking with Food
Early Childhood Development
Toddlers and Beyond
Creative Sewing I & II
Foreign and Ethnic Foods
Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Childcare Education
All the courses designated in WHITE are available for incoming Freshman